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Lamb ribs vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb ribs and Chorizo

  • Lamb ribs has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, however, Chorizo is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chorizo covers your daily Sodium needs 51% more than Lamb ribs.
  • Lamb ribs contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +175%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Iron ~1.59mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.41mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~150mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.1µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 45% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +50.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.1%
Contains more FatsFats +28.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +235%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb ribs Chorizo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs Chorizo Opinion
Calories 359kcal 455kcal Chorizo
Protein 21.12g 24.1g Chorizo
Fats 29.82g 38.27g Chorizo
Net carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Carbs 0g 1.86g Chorizo
Cholesterol 97mg 88mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU Chorizo
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Lamb ribs
Calcium 22mg 8mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 271mg 398mg Chorizo
Iron 1.6mg 1.59mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.115mg 0.08mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 3.49mg 3.41mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 166mg 150mg Lamb ribs
Sodium 73mg 1235mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.22mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg Chorizo
Manganese 0.019mg 0.04mg Chorizo
Selenium 21.8µg 21.1µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.63mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.3mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 5.131mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 1.12mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.53mg Chorizo
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 2µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 1.6µg Chorizo
Folate 15µg 2µg Lamb ribs
Choline 96.7mg Chorizo
Saturated Fat 12.77g 14.38g Lamb ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 18.4g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 3.46g Chorizo
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.278mg Chorizo
Threonine 0.904mg 1.473mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 1.019mg 2.206mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.642mg 1.708mg Chorizo
Lysine 1.865mg 2.414mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.542mg 0.47mg Lamb ribs
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 1.149mg Chorizo
Valine 1.139mg 0.914mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.669mg 0.721mg Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb ribs
67%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lamb ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.